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Training after 40 - 5/5/2003 9:01:56 AM

BigJim

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I am a 45 year old male than has trained with weights for about 20 years off and on. I have never really been consistent like I should have. Anyway, I know that I can' t train the same way as the young guys can but does anyone have any training advice for an old man. I' m 6' 3 and weigh 255 pounds. I' m wanting to maintain muscle mass a lose about 20 pounds of fat. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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RE: Training after 40 - 5/5/2003 9:02:51 AM

Muzcles

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First, welcome aboard!

Maintaining mass and losing weight is fairly simple. Start with your diet, go low carb, low saturated fat and high protein, about .6 to 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight is enough to maintain the muscle you currently have.

4 sets of 12 reps for each muscle group once per week is enough to keep your muscles strong and semi pumped.

Cardio - 20-30 minutes at least every 2 days will do you good.

Good luck and let me know if you need me to elaborate more.

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